Anemia Support Group
Anemia (or anaemia), which literally means "without blood," is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues, and this causes hypoxia; since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences.
I just started taking iron supplements a few days ago... wow, how they have given me energy! I go from dizzy when I stand up, and a tired malaise, to energy (to the point of actually laughing) in about 1-1/2 hours.
BUT, I have wierd side effects at night while I'm trying to sleep. Tossing and turning, feeling weird and achy, not being able to sleep.
Has anyone else experienced these side effects?
P.S. I am taking the Ferrochel Chelated Iron Bisgycinate, I have read that it is better absorbed, and that it takes less mg dose to achieve the effect of Ferrous Iron Sulfate. 15mg FCIB = 40mg FIS.
This wedsite explains the benefits, although I take the NOW brand.
https://oxylentblog.com/2013/05/09/6-reasons-why-albion-ferrochel-is-a-better-form-of-iron/
When a person develops one condition, others tend to follow... a chain effect. Ex: Severe, prolonged, emotional stress can lead to an Adrenal Deficiency, with can lead to a Hormone Imbalance, which can lead to a Hypothyroid Condition, which can lead to Anemia, which can lead to Hyperglycemia mimicking Diabetes, etc...
I sincerely believe that prolonged stressors, and various childhood traumas, in my life, have lead to all of my conditions. I have, once again, been in a period of prolonged stress which had greatly exacerbated these conditions.
I had a live blood analysis (LBA) about five years ago. The clinician and I were looking at my (live) blood on the monitor. Half of the red blood cells (RBC) were dead, and she searched for awhile before finding the first white blood cell (WBC). She said to me, "I don't know how you are even sitting here right now. Did you drive yourself here today?" I have recently learned that the dead, or malformed RBC's are an indication of iron deficient anemia (IDA), and the sparse WBC's are an indication of a rare copper deficient anemia (CDA).
I started on an iron supplement about three weeks ago, and a copper supplement about a week ago. The supplements are helping, although I am still 'low energy', and still dizzy upon standing.
According to my research, it takes four months to one year to recover from these types of anemia.
If we could stay away from stress, and do things that release serotonin, we would recover from anemia MUCH QUICKER. Things like exercise, and even laughing a lot. Unfortunately, the illness itself causes stress. My problem, right now, is the illness and losing my job, struggling to pay bills, and of course arguing with my wife... lol
If one has access to an oxygen tank, I would suggest to take oxygen as often as possible.